Embraer Plans Production Boost After Surge in Regional Jet Orders
Embraer is preparing to significantly ramp up commercial jet production following a sharp increase in global demand for its regional aircraft, signalling a return to pre-pandemic output levels and potentially beyond.
The Brazilian manufacturer aims to raise annual deliveries to around 100 commercial jets within the next two years, representing an increase of nearly 30% compared with last year’s total of 78 aircraft. Achieving this milestone would mark a full recovery from the pandemic-era downturn, with further production growth possible if order momentum continues, according to comments cited by Reuters.
Arjan Meijer, chief executive of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said the company’s immediate focus is restoring output to historic norms, while remaining flexible in response to market conditions. Speaking ahead of the Airline Economics conference in Dublin, Meijer said current demand and recent sales performance suggest Embraer may ultimately need to exceed the 100-aircraft threshold.
Embraer recorded a strong commercial performance in 2025, with its E2 jet family gaining significant traction in the regional aircraft segment. The manufacturer secured 131 net orders for E2 aircraft during the year, outperforming the Airbus A220 by a reported margin of three to one. Notable deals included orders from All Nippon Airways and LATAM Airlines, strengthening Embraer’s position in both Asia and Latin America.
Embraer Expected Deliveries
Embraer’s 2025 guidance: 77–85 commercial aircraft 2025 actual deliveries (reported early 2026): ~80 commercial aircraft (part of 233 total aircraft delivered in 2025). Based on Embraer’s mix in 2023–2025 and the E2 program’s rising share:
| Aircraft Type | Estimated 2025 Deliveries |
|---|---|
| E175 | 35–40 |
| E190‑E2 | 5–8 |
| E195‑E2 | 30–35 |
Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and broader economic volatility, Meijer said airline appetite for new aircraft remains resilient. Many carriers are now replacing jets that were kept in service longer than planned during the COVID-19 pandemic, driving sustained demand for fuel-efficient regional aircraft. Embraer, he said, is not currently seeing signs of a slowdown in customer interest.
Supply chain challenges that previously constrained production are also beginning to ease. Meijer noted that shortages affecting engines and aerostructures have improved, and that Pratt & Whitney has largely resolved maintenance bottlenecks that had impacted the E2 program. As a result, the number of Embraer aircraft grounded due to engine issues has fallen to single digits, with a full resolution expected by the end of the year.
While production ramps up, Embraer is taking a measured approach to its long-term product strategy. Rather than immediately launching a next-generation aircraft program, the company is focusing on developing technologies that could underpin future platforms. Meijer said any decision on a new aircraft would be taken cautiously, given the scale of investment involved.
Reports have also suggested Embraer may soon announce plans to assemble aircraft in India, although the company has declined to comment on ongoing discussions.
With rising orders, stabilising supply chains, and a disciplined strategy, Embraer appears well positioned to enter a new phase of growth in the global regional aviation market.
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Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, news.az, Reuters.com